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ひっそり (hissori)

deserted; quiet

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Meaning

ひっそり (hissori) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “deserted; quiet”.

Example sentences 9

そのお寺てらは人ひとが少すくなくてひっそりとしていた

There were few people at the temple and it was deathly quiet.

町はひっそりしている.

All is still [hushed] in the streets.

家の中はひっそりとしていた.

Perfect silence reigned within the house.

商店しょうてん街がいは平日へいじつひっそりしている。

Shops are quiet on weekdays.

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